Experience the January Elegant Dinner Train 2025 in Nelsonville, Ohio

We invite you to enjoy an evening of fine dining on our beautifully appointed Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Dinner Train as it travels through the Southeast Ohio backcountry.

The Hocking Valley Railway Dinner Train is a 3-hour, round trip excursion through historic Southeast Ohio backcountry from Nelsonville to East Logan and return. This trip, Chef Alfonso Contrisciani prepares a full-course dinner in-route that is served throughout the trip. This is a unique and memorable evening! Parties with separate reservations that want to sit together may do so. Please let us know so that we can adjust our seating chart accordingly.

NOTE: Due to the antiquity of our dinner cars, our dinner cars are not wheelchair accessible. Gluten-Free and vegetarian meals are available upon a minimum of 48 hour advance notice.

Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Presents

Alfonso's Italian Grill, January 2025 Dinner Train

Tasting Plate Assortment of Grilled Vegetable Cheese Breads, EVOO

First Course Grilled Shrimp Cheesy Polenta & Roasted Tomato Confit

Salad Course Classic Caesar Salad, Romaine, Garlic Cheese Dressing, House croutons Served with fresh local Artisan Breads from Alfonso’s Bakery.

Main Courses Roasted Prime Rib, Garlic Rosemary Au jus

Grilled Salmon Tuscan Bean, Sun Dried Tomato & Spinach cream Mamas Penne Pasta & Pomodoro Sauce
Italian Style Green Beans & Mushrooms

Vegan Option (menu may vary) Potato gnocchi with sautéed mushrooms & spinach with pomodoro sauce & roasted tomato

Dessert “Alfonso’s Italian Bakery” Chocolate Cannoli’s Whipped Cream and Strawberries & Balsamic Strawberry Syrup

Served with Artisan Focaccia, Rustic Italian Breads, EVOO, and Aged Balsamic Vinegar, Butter, Water, Coffee (adult beverages and Soda are available at additional cost) Alfonso Contrisciani, CMC, WGMC, AAC, Gratuity Not Included Thanks for Joining Us!